World War IV
WORLD War III — aka the Cold War — has ended. World War IV has begun. President Trump has made it official. On Sept 5, Trump signed an executive order…
The start of a new world
The recent SCO Summit, combined with the Victory Day parade in China, marked a significant move to achieve the goal of a new multipolar world. The presence of Russian President…
Seeds of prosperity
History always acknowledges those visionary leaders who dare to take the first step for the progress and prosperity of their nation. It is an undeniable fact that if the seeds…
China injects stability into global economy
The 2025 Semi-Annual Report on China’s Economy has been released recently. According to preliminary estimates, the gross domestic product (GDP) in the first half of the year reached 66 trillion…
How united is the ‘autocratic alliance’ challenging the West?
Beyond the bonhomie of Xi Jinping’s unprecedented meeting with Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un last week, there are limits to what the European Union described as an “autocratic alliance”…
Two superpowers, one dangerous game
The recent military parade in China and US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the Department of Defense have created a spectre of heightened tensions between Beijing and Washington,…
Not sweeter than honey
During his visit to New Delhi earlier in August this year, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China and India should view each other as partners rather than adversaries…
Buffeted by Trump and vote-rigging charges, India’s Modi starts to push back
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is navigating one of the most challenging stretches of his 11 years in office. A contentious ceasefire with archenemy Pakistan, renewed scrutiny over his age…
Shifting global dynamics
THE summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation took place against the backdrop of significant geopolitical upheaval. This has been driven largely by President Donald Trump’s disruptive policies, which have upended…
The US is nobody’s ally
QUITE a few in India, America and Europe seem to have sighted a terrifying apparition with horns and canines as it were. A faux debate has been unleashed over Narendra…
